How many syllables in “cinema”?
syllables in "cinema"
Word details
Syllables
3
ci · ne · ma
Letters
6
c · i · n · e · m · a
Scrabble
10
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About the word “cinema”
The word “cinema” contains 3 syllables, divided as ci · ne · ma. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cinema" have?
"cinema" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "cinema" into syllables?
"cinema" is divided into syllables as: ci · ne · ma.
What is the Scrabble score for "cinema"?
The Scrabble score for "cinema" is 10 points.
Using “cinema” in writing
Three-syllable words like "cinema" (ci · ne · ma) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “cinema” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “cinema”
The letters in “cinema” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: anemic, iceman.